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What is the total height keel to top of roof of a 1960 Constellation?

Discussion in 'Chris Craft Connies, Commanders & Catalinas' started by DouglasL, Sep 1, 2015.

  1. DouglasL, Sep 1, 2015
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    I'd appreciate it if anyone knows the total height of a typical 1960 Chris Craft Constellation.

    Measurements from keel to top of roof.

    Regards,

    Douglas
  2. DouglasL, Sep 10, 2015
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    Wow, wrote to the Chris Craft Museum and they responded with all the details. Those guys, and you guys here for recommending them are great!

    1960 Chris Craft 50' Constellation has a height of 18' from keel to top of the roof.
  3. Capt Ralph, Sep 10, 2015
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    Hummmm
    Roof has to come off unless the driver can find a 20' vert route.
    Da,,, (darn)..
  4. DouglasL, Sep 11, 2015
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    Yes, apparently those darn Feds put up too many low hanging bridges west of the Mississippi.

    I'm now searching for a marina/boat shop that specializes in wood boats; and see if they can take off the roof, windows, doors, and the cost.
    Most I've found so far seem to want to do a hack job. We'll take it off, have someone at the destination do a new roof and frames. Sorry, not ready for that.

    Douglas
  5. Capt Ralph, Sep 11, 2015
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    Hate it when that happens.
  6. RER, Sep 11, 2015
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    If you're going to do this.

    Through referral find a guy at your destination/home port and send him to deconstruct it. Best to have the same hands doing the job on both ends. And best if it's a guy from your end.
  7. NYCAP123, Sep 12, 2015
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    +1 on this, but you probably don't want to deal with your average yard. You need a carpenter skilled in this type of work, and there's only so many of these. Contact International Yacht Restoration School 449 Thames St, Newport, RI 02840 (401) 848-5777 for a referral.
  8. DouglasL, Sep 13, 2015
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    Yes. If I go that way, I'll have the same tech that disassembles, reassemble the top.